Man give it to me straight.
How was our draft? You are resource I trust most.
I was pretty fixated on taking advantage of the OL and WR talent early, and I really wanted Ben Sinnott and thought Johnny Wilson or a bigger WR made sense.
I didn't anticipate Miami looking for smaller WR's, and I did not expect either Malik or Tahj Washington to be available at 158. Some really good WR's slipped through the cracks, and it wasn't just Miami taking advantage.
But, because they were available, and because Miami was fine drafting them despite their size, they were able to up the skill of the WR room and add complementary skillsets even if they look Like they might not add anything to Hill and Waddle. Both are excellent after the catch, have excellent hands, and play with real toughness.
I had Malik Washington, Jaylen Wright, and Mohamed Kamara as Top 100 players. I had Malik as a Top 75 grade and Wright was right on the fringe.
Wright, like the WR's, brings some sameness, but he adds something new - he's excellent in pass pro, and he's 210 lbs. So, I kinda like that Miami is saying, We want guys who have these qualities, and we'll diversify within the subtleties of their games rather than getting guys who are obvious contrasts. But, with Wright, Achane, Mostert, every handoff will be to a back who can take it 80. I love that. We'll see them use two at a time, I'm sure, and we'll see Achane get some more work as a receiver.
I think Miami was ultimately able to take advantage of the strength and depth of the OL and WR classes, which I thought was really important. They just took a different approach than I expected.
They also added a supremely talented pass rusher in Chop Robinson. I think they did great.
Also, thank you. That's very kind.